MINUTES OF THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
LA MIRADA CITY COUNCIL
MARCH 10, 2026 - 6:30 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER
Mayor Eng called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers, La Mirada City Hall, 13700 La Mirada Boulevard, La Mirada, California.
INVOCATION
The invocation was given by Pastor Joe Barsha of La Mirada Christian Church.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Girl Scout Troop 70714.
4. ROLL CALL
City Council was present with Councilmember Bean, Councilmember De Ruse, Councilmember Lewis, and Mayor Eng responding to roll call. Mayor Pro Tem Otero was absent.
The following staff members were also present: City Manager Jeff Boynton, Assistant City Manager Anne Haraksin, City Clerk Leticia Revilla, and City Attorney James Markman.
5. APPEARANCES, PRESENTATIONS, AND PROCLAMATIONS
5.1 PROCLAMATION FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH
The City Council proclaimed March 2026 as Women's History Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Jenny Bae.
5.2 PROCLAMATION FOR AMERICAN RED CROSS MONTH
The City Council proclaimed March 2026 as American Red Cross Month in the City of La Mirada and the Mayor, on behalf of the City Council, presented a proclamation to Christina Sanchez.
6 PUBLIC COMMENT
There were no public comments.
APPOINTMENTS
ouncilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to appoin ienna Dominauez to the La Mirada Youth Council for a term ending in Octobe 2026.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
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AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
8.1 CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember De Ruse moved and Councilmember Lewis seconded to approve the following consent calendar items:
8.1 APPROVAL OF MEETING MINUTES
The City Council approved the minutes of the regular City Council meeting of February 24, 2026.
8.2 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The City Council approved the warrant register dated March 10, 2026 in the total amount of $3,407,176.97.
8.3 AMENDMENT TO SOUND ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT
The City Council approved an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement for Sound Engineering Services with Mark Wood Entertainment, Inc. extending the agreement for one year and including the Easter Egg Hunt event for a total contract cost of $35,464 and authorized the City Manager to execute the amendment on behalf of the City.
APPROVAL OF LA MIRADA ARTS COLONY "MIRRORS OF YOUR MIND"
ART EXHIBIT IN THE LA MIRADA ACTIVITY CENTER
The City Council approved the use of the La Mirada Activity Center's Multi- Purpose Room for the La Mirada Arts Colony to host an art exhibit, and waived all fees associated with the requested use.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
PUBLIC HEARING
RESOLUTIONS NOS. 26-06 AND 26-07 APPROVING THE EXCHANGE OF
PROPERTY TAX REVENUES RESULTING FROM THE ANNEXATION OF PM 73574 TO THE COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES LIGHTING MAINTENANCE DISTRICT 10045A
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City Manager Boynton said the City was in receipt of correspondence from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Works requesting approval of a joint resolution to exchange property tax revenue with the County in conjunction with the annexation of the territory known as PM 73574. He said the property is located between Imperial Highway, Telegraph Road, and Wicker Drive, and has been processed for annexation to County Lighting Maintenance District (CLMD) 10045A. He said the County Auditor-Controller and County Counsel created tax-sharing ratios for each agency involved in the exchange of property tax revenues. He said based on the City's tax share ratio, a $10,000 increment in assessed valuation of a parcel means that the parcel would pay an additional $100 in property taxes of which the City would receive $9.43 and CLMD 10045A would receive $0.09. He said the County's request for approving a joint resolution for sharing property tax is similar to requests the City has received and approved in the past.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-06 on behalf of the City of La Mirada approving the exchange of property tax revenues resulting from annexation of PM 73574 to County Lighting Maintenance District 10045A and adopt Resolution No. 26-07 on behalf of the City of La Mirada as successor of the Southeast Recreation and Park District approving the exchange of property tax revenues resulting from annexation of PM 73574 to County Lighting Maintenance District 10045A.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
9.2 RESOLUTION NO. 26-08 ADOPTING AN ENGINEERING AND TRAFFIC
SURVEY JUSTIFYING SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS AND FIRST READING OF ORDINANCE NO. 749 AMENDING SECTION 10.12.020 OF CHAPTER 10.12 OF TITLE 10 OF THE LA MIRADA MUNICIPAL CODE
ESTABLISHING PRIMA FACIE SPEED LIMITS ON CERTAIN CITY STREETS Assistant City Manager Haraksin said pursuant to California Vehicle Code (CVC) Sections 22357 and 22358, the City Council establishes, by ordinance, speed limits on streets that are not state highways. Additionally, CVC Section 40802 requires that speed limits on streets where laser and radar equipment are being justified on the basis of an Engineering and Traffic Survey (E&TS) conducted within seven years. She said the last La Mirada Citywide E&TS was completed in 2019. She said pursuant to Section 21400 (b) of the CVC, a local authority is required to round speed limits to the nearest five miles per hour of the 85th percentile of the free-flowing traffic. Additionally, pursuant to Section 2B.13 of the CA MUTCD, the posted speed may be reduced by 5 mph from the Minutes Regular Meeting March 10, 2026
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nearest 5 mph increment of the 85th percentile speed, in compliance with CVC Sections 627 and 22358.5.
Assistant City Manager Haraksin said the proposed Resolution No. 26-08 would adopt the Traffic and Engineering Survey completed in February 2026 and justity speed limits on certain City streets. She said Ordinance No. 749 would codify the speed limits and establish the City's interest in ensuring speeds that are reasonable and safe for the streets while facilitating the orderly movement of traffic. She provided information on the proposed six new speed limits. She said the Public Safety Commission, at its meeting of February 26, 2026, after review of the Engineering and Traffic Survey, approved the survey and recommended City Council adoption.
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember Bean seconded to adopt Resolution No. 26-08 approving an Engineering and Traffic Survey justifying speed limits on certain City streets; and introduced for first reading Ordinance No. 749 amending Section 10.12.020 of Chapter 10.12 of Title 10 of the La Mirada Municipal Code establishing prima facie speed limits on certain City streets, by title only, and waive further reading.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
CITY COUNCIL ACTING IN ITS CAPACITY AS THE SUCCESSOR AGENCY
TO THE LA MIRADA REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY
10. CONSENT CALENDAR
Councilmember Lewis moved and Councilmember De Ruse seconded to approve the following consent calendar item:
10.1 APPROVAL OF WARRANT REGISTER
The Successor Agency approved the warrant register dated March 10, 2026 in the total amount of $46,773.00.
MOTION CARRIED BY THE FOLLOWING ROLL CALL VOTE:
AYES: Councilmembers Bean, De Ruse, Lewis, Mayor Eng
NOES: None
ABSENT: Mayor Pro Tem Otero
ABSTAIN: None
11. CITY COUNCIL REPORTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
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Members of the City Council reported on meetings and events they attended.
12. CITY ATTORNEY ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Attorney announcements.
13. CITY MANAGER ANNOUNCEMENTS
There were no City Manager announcements.
14. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council, the City Council adjourned the meeting at 7:19 p.m.
Leticia Revilla, City Clerk
Attest:
Ed Eng, Mayor